Posted on September 18, 2017  by spiritofjoy  No comments

Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church
Worship Accompanist and Coordinator of Worship Arts

Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church Mission Statement:
to WELCOME people into a community of followers of Jesus Christ;
to GROW with one another in faith and hope in Him;
to SEND out one another as Jesus’ compassionate servants in the world.

Job Title: Worship Accompanist and Coordinator of Worship Arts

Employment Status: Part-time, 20 hours/week; fewer or more hours are negotiable depending on the availability and skill set of the person filling this position.

Wages: $15-18/hour depending on experience and education

Position Description: This person shall help develop and lead worship arts ministries in the congregation in collaboration with the pastors, and other part-time paid and volunteer worship leaders in a way that is consistent with Spirit of Joy’s mission, values, and theology. A primary responsibility will be to lead and rehearse our worship band for Sunday morning worship twice a month. Other responsibilities include worship planning, assisting with Sunday and Wednesday children’s music, and equipping other musicians for worship leadership

Job Qualifications (faith, skills, knowledge, and abilities):

1. Commitment to serving and growing in relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.
2. Understanding of the biblical story and the basics of Lutheran Christian theology.
3. Understanding of Lutheran liturgy and liturgical practices will be helpful.
4. Bachelor degree (or working towards a degree) preferred.
5. Proficiency in playing piano/keyboard, and accompanying and leading other instrumentalists and vocalists in a variety of ensembles.
6. Skills in recruiting, organizing, coordinating and leading worship leaders and worshipers in a variety of worship experiences.
7. Passion for creativity and exploring fresh ways to worship.
8. Passion for inspiring children and youth to enjoy music and participate in worship.
9. Good interpersonal skills for working collaboratively with staff, other worship leaders, and worship participants.
10. Successful completion of criminal background check.

Overall Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan worship services collaboratively through regular meetings with pastors, staff and other key music and worship arts leaders.
2. Serve as leader of Spirit of Joy’s worship band by recruiting band members, choosing music for the band, directing band rehearsals, and directing band’s worship leadership at Sunday services an average of twice/month.
3. Recruit, develop and assist worship leaders with mid-week worship.
4. Develop instrumentalists, vocalists, and music ensembles of youth and/or adults for participation in worship, according to the needs and potential of the congregation.
5. Help develop the worship competency and participation of the congregation.
6. Oversee care and maintenance of musical instruments of the church.
7. Recruit or serve as accompanist(s) for Sunday and Wednesday children’s music ministries before or after weekly worship services.
8. Participate in weekly staff meetings and monthly worship team meetings.
9. Participate in the development of an annual budget for worship arts ministries.
10. Perform related duties as required.

Management Discretion: The job requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the discretion of the employer with notification of employee

Employment-at-Will: This document does not create an employment contract, either express or implied. All employment is employment-at-will.

Terms of Employment:

1. This position is a part-time position.
2. This position will work under the supervision of the Lead Pastor and is accountable to the Worship Team and the Leadership Team.
3. After 90 days of employment, this position will participate in a performance review with the Lead Pastor and Executive Committee, with an annual review after that.
4. It is expected that this Worship Accompanist and Coordinator of Worship Arts will attend training and ongoing education that will aid in job responsibilities.
5. Attention to the regular disciplines of worship, scripture reading, and prayer will be expected as essential practices for the individual’s ongoing growth in the Christian faith.

To apply send below application and resume to info@spiritofjoy.net.

Spirit of Joy Application